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dafunk
dafunk
QLD
561 posts
dafunk dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:00pm
well its friggen cold .
with my full wetsuit ive started using my wet weather motorcycle jacket [plastic]
it helps , but i need more ?

my question is , would leaving a shirt on under the wettie help ?
mitch88
mitch88
NSW
271 posts
mitch88 mitch88
NSW, 271 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:14pm
maybe until you took your wetti off
IanR
IanR
NSW
1342 posts
IanR IanR
NSW, 1342 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:26pm
I wear under my wetsuit a metallic lined wetsuit top like the "Radiator" branded tops and feel it makes a big difference to warmth. I have also thought I might buy a pair of shorts in a similar material. I also hear that the fleecy lined wetsuit tops also help but I have not tried one yet.
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:28pm
get a hoodie, booties and fingerless gloves. a helmet also keeps the warmth in.

We had 25-40 knots today and sideways rain polar blasting from the sw. it was cold indeed. but i was toasty warm
eppo
eppo
WA
9789 posts
eppo eppo
WA, 9789 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:34pm
The woolley rashy vest is the best thing I have ever bought. Get one. Also cpgood in summer, just wear that. Yeh hoody is really worth it on those real cold days.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:36pm
mystic star 5mm 3mm double lined tried and tested in the north sea uk in winter its super flexy too , king of watersports uk approx 120 pounds shipped to aus tracked insured postal, ive had all the leading prime wetties but this is the warmest for sure
dafunk
dafunk
QLD
561 posts
dafunk dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:40pm
great advice , the fingers n toes really do cop it !
my heads to thick for pain !
wooly\metallic vest the go !
cheers

my wetti is 3\2 mm so trying to use that atm cheers c
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:48pm
one way of keeping the tootsies and fingers warm is to leave a bowl of water out side over night , then pre session stick your feet in it and your hands for a few minutes , gets the blood flowing and keeps you warmer.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Jun 2012 7:51pm
oh sorry forgot to mention itll give you arthriis later in life
moons
moons
WA
349 posts
moons moons
WA, 349 posts
27 Jun 2012 8:01pm
What about one of these




fingerbone
fingerbone
NSW
921 posts
fingerbone fingerbone
NSW, 921 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:24pm
moons said...

What about one of these






Yea she would keep ya warm....not sure about the blankie though..
dafunk
dafunk
QLD
561 posts
dafunk dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:27pm
ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol
ewan kite
ewan kite
VIC
928 posts
ewan kite ewan kite
VIC, 928 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:45pm
dafunk said...

ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol



do u actually live in queensland? if so are you actually complaining about cold?
dafunk
dafunk
QLD
561 posts
dafunk dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:50pm
ewan kite said...

dafunk said...

ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol



do u actually live in queensland? if so are you actually complaining about cold?


yes and yes
suniboy21
suniboy21
VIC
1090 posts
suniboy21 suniboy21
VIC, 1090 posts
27 Jun 2012 10:58pm
Ive got ducted heating!
Craig66
Craig66
NSW
2466 posts
Craig66 Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
27 Jun 2012 11:09pm
just move, 3 weeks ago on holidays

eppo
eppo
WA
9789 posts
eppo eppo
WA, 9789 posts
27 Jun 2012 9:12pm
LOL classic moons! We dont feel it over in WA its winter but not super cold is it. Surfed at phillip island last winter, farq me, even the locals were shivering in the water.
Yacka15
Yacka15
NSW
21 posts
Yacka15 Yacka15
NSW, 21 posts
27 Jun 2012 11:56pm
I wear a 2 zip xcel wetty, had for a couple of months now. Its great, no water gets in you can fully submerge and no leaks or anything. I have a big thing about going in the water when its cold and this has improved that ten fold.
woodys
woodys
WA
218 posts
woodys woodys
WA, 218 posts
28 Jun 2012 3:07am
Without a doubt the poly fleece rashie under your wetty is the G.O.
Way better than an extra mm of neoprene and no wind chill at all when you take your wetty off.
Best thing ever for beating the cold.
Check them out instore anytime.
giBiLatoR
giBiLatoR
QLD
147 posts
giBiLatoR giBiLatoR
QLD, 147 posts
28 Jun 2012 7:42am
ewan kite said...

dafunk said...

ive already got arthritis !
yeah the girl in the blanky keeps me bit warm lol



do u actually live in queensland? if so are you actually complaining about cold?


We're heading for a max temp of 16. Pretty much like living in melb ATM with all this rain!

Side note bout to try out a new Hurley under wettie cotton quick dry contraption today see how she goes!
SpaceCoyote
SpaceCoyote
VIC
147 posts
SpaceCoyote SpaceCoyote
VIC, 147 posts
28 Jun 2012 8:57am
Wow, you need to HTFU :D

All I wear is a 4/3 full length wetty with just a normal rashie underneath and I'm in Melbourne.

Seriously though, if you really are cold then a good 5/4 wetty, rashie underneath and something for the feet and head. You tend to lose a lot of heat through those. If your hands get numb too then get a good pair of gloves.

One could try thermal undies under the wetty. Should work, in theory.
JJB
JJB
QLD
115 posts
JJB JJB
QLD, 115 posts
28 Jun 2012 10:33am
I kept warm last week wearing a full steamer with a spring suit over the top. However it may get colder so a hot top under the steamer aswell might be a go
rod_bunny
rod_bunny
WA
1089 posts
rod_bunny rod_bunny
WA, 1089 posts
28 Jun 2012 9:19am
I know its kinda obvious but ummm, have you arrr... tried taking a piss in your wettie*







*Disclaimer: Not the recommended technique for dry or semi dry suits
Paul1
Paul1
QLD
1011 posts
Paul1 Paul1
QLD, 1011 posts
28 Jun 2012 11:20am
If you get cold in a 3/2mm steamer in QLD you must have a minge.....
eppo
eppo
WA
9789 posts
eppo eppo
WA, 9789 posts
28 Jun 2012 1:52pm
Paul1 said...

If you get cold in a 3/2mm steamer in QLD you must have a minge.....







is that a type of wetsuite
dafunk
dafunk
QLD
561 posts
dafunk dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
28 Jun 2012 4:11pm
ahh thats better ! used a thermal top . made the session last longer in more comfort .

thanks for the good advice

there was plenty of kiters/sailors saying they were cold aswell today .
if you dont think its cold you may have more fat than me ?

having a nice warm glass of milk now
Puetz
Puetz
NT
2186 posts
Puetz Puetz
NT, 2186 posts
28 Jun 2012 4:23pm
Paul1 said...

If you get cold in a 3/2mm steamer in QLD you must have a minge.....


haha, that funny!
geared4knots
geared4knots
TAS
2649 posts
geared4knots geared4knots
TAS, 2649 posts
11 Jul 2012 8:37pm
Ion mitts,
proven and tested by kiters and windsurfers down her in tassie ( and british wind mags).
pm me if want more details re availability.
KSSALTONA
KSSALTONA
VIC
207 posts
KSSALTONA KSSALTONA
VIC, 207 posts
11 Jul 2012 8:57pm
Try the quicksilver wetties.
4.5 on the chest then 4/3 everywhere else. Best wet suit i have ever used.

Also they are making the Neo Goo gloves and booties. You can still feel the board under your feet.
They stitch the booties then dip them in rubber. So they are air tight. I'm trying to get the new wet suits that are dipped in goo
kitingtopher
kitingtopher
SA
313 posts
kitingtopher kitingtopher
SA, 313 posts
11 Jul 2012 8:31pm
indonesian water is not cold.
dafunk
dafunk
QLD
561 posts
dafunk dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
13 Jul 2012 7:50pm
I have just tried open toe wakeboard boots .
warmer feet and stops the water injection up the legs .
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